Helios Overview
Helios is a Windows app for building controller and computer-vision workflows from focused tools. Choose the input or capture source you need, add optional processing such as GPC3 or CV Python, and send the result to a virtual controller, hardware bridge, or Remote Play.
What You Can Build
- Controller passthrough with optional remapping or GPC3 processing
- Keyboard and mouse input routed to supported outputs
- Video capture for CV Python, CV C++, detection, pose, segmentation, OCR, and dataset collection
- Output through ViGEm, Titan Two, Makcu, PlayStation Remote Play, or Xbox Remote Play
- Reusable setups with saved layouts and run groups on the Activity Bar
Tool Groups
| Group | Examples |
|---|---|
| Capture | DS Capture, KS Capture, MF Capture, Magewell Capture, OpenCV Capture, OBS Capture |
| Input | XInput, DualShock 4, DualSense, keyboard and mouse |
| Scripting | GPC 3, CV Python, CV C++ |
| Output | ViGEm, Titan Bridge, Makcu Bridge, PlayStation Remote Play, Xbox Remote Play |
| Utility | Device Monitor, Input Translator, displays, File Explorer, Output Panel, Online Resources |
Only load and run the tools required for the current workflow.
Start Here
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Follow Installation. |
| 2 | Use Getting Started for the first input-to-output path. |
| 3 | Open the relevant plugin page for its controls and troubleshooting. |
| 4 | Use Computer Vision Setup only when the workflow needs video. |
Platform
Helios currently targets 64-bit Windows 10 and Windows 11. Optional hardware, drivers, Python, and GPU support depend on the tools you choose.